WaterFire Providence – Celebrating WaterFire’s 500th Lighting

WaterFire is a multisensory experience that has drawn hundreds of thousands of visitors to the city. This series of bonfires installed on the three rivers of Downtown Providence entices with aromatic wood smoke, flickering firelight and enchanting music.

Supported by: Rhode Island School of Design, with additional support from Achievement First

Onshore programming and vendors open at 7:00 PM

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